Richard Byrd (American football)
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| Position: | Nose tackle | ||||||||||
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| Born: | March 20, 1962 Natchez, Mississippi | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 264 lb (120 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Jim Hill High School | ||||||||||
| College: | Southern Miss | ||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1985 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36 | ||||||||||
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Richard Ellen Byrd (born March 20, 1962) is a former professional American football nose tackle[1] in the National Football League, who played five seasons for the Houston Oilers (1985–1989).[2]
Playing career
Richard Byrd played football for Jim Hill High School. Byrd then played collegiately for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team. He then spent five years in the NFL on the Houston Oilers.[3]
References
- ^ Sentinel, Orlando. "Richard Byrd, Houston Oilers nose tackle, on..." OrlandoSentinel.com. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
- ^ Richard Byrd Stats (Pro-Football Reference)
- ^ "Richard Byrd Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
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